{"product_id":"avatar-and-philosophy-9780470940310","title":"Avatar and Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Cameron's critically acclaimed movie \u003ci\u003eAvatar\u003c\/i\u003e was nominated for nine Academy Awards and received countless accolades for its breath-taking visuals and use of 3D technology. But beyond its cinematic splendour, can \u003ci\u003eAvatar\u003c\/i\u003e also offer us insights into business ethics, empathy, disability, and the relationship between mind and body? Can getting to know the Na'vi, an alien species, enlarge our vision and help us to \"see\" both our world and ourselves in new ways?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAvatar and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e is a revealing journey through the world of Pandora and the huge range of philosophical themes raised by James Cameron's groundbreaking film\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores philosophical issues such as religion, morality, aesthetics, empathy, identity, the relationship of mind and body, environmental and business ethics, technology, and just war theory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines a wide range of topics from the blockbuster movie, including attitudes toward nature, our responsibilities to nonhuman species, colonialism, disability, and communitarian ethics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by an esteemed group of philosophers who are avid fans of \u003ci\u003eAvatar\u003c\/i\u003e themselves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains philosophical concepts in an enjoyable and accessible manner that will appeal to all levels of readers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWith a new trilogy of sequels now announced, this is the ideal entry point for understanding the world of Pandora for fans and newcomers alike\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge A. Dunn\u003c\/b\u003e is Lecturer at the University of Indianapolis, USA, and the Ningbo Institute of Technology, Zhejiang University, China. A writer on pop culture and philosophy, Dunn is the editor of \u003ci\u003eVeronica Mars and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2014) and co-editor of \u003ci\u003eSons of Anarchy and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2013), \u003ci\u003eThe Hunger Games and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2012), and \u003ci\u003eTrue Blood and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2010).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Irwin\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(series editor)\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy at King's College, USA. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as co-editor of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e and has overseen titles including \u003ci\u003eHouse and Philosophy, Batman and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSouth Park and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50523641544978,"sku":"9780470940310","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_91b47454-533b-4b5d-a21f-3edfced24e8c.jpg?v=1731159695","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/avatar-and-philosophy-9780470940310","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}